Module 5 of 12 · 康复中文 Physical Therapy

运动指导 Coaching Exercise: Reps, Sets, Holds

Coach any exercise in Mandarin: reps, sets and holds, counting aloud, breathing, the pain rules, stop signs, and making it harder.

25 short lessons · audio on every phrase · free, no sign-up

A physical therapist counting on her fingers beside an older Chinese woman in leggings and a T-shirt who lies on an exercise mat lifting one straight leg

By the end of this module you can…

Key vocabulary

Sixteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.

Equipment

Exercises

Ten core phrases

The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.

  1. 我先做一遍给您看。Wǒ xiān zuò yí biàn gěi nín kàn.Let me show you first.
  2. 这个动作做十下,做三组。Zhè ge dòng zuò zuò shí xià, zuò sān zǔ.Do this ten times, three sets.
  3. 慢慢抬起来,保持三秒,再慢慢放下来。Màn màn tái qǐ lai, bǎo chí sān miǎo, zài màn màn fàng xià lai.Lift slowly, hold for three seconds, lower slowly.
  4. 保持住,我们一起数:一、二、三、四、五。Bǎo chí zhù, wǒ men yì qǐ shǔ: yī, èr, sān, sì, wǔ.Hold it, and let’s count together: one to five.
  5. 用力的时候呼气,别憋气。Yòng lì de shí hou hū qì, bié biē qì.Breathe out as you push. Don’t hold your breath.
  6. 有点酸,很常见。如果疼得超过五分,或者是刺痛,就停下来告诉我。Yǒu diǎn suān, hěn cháng jiàn. Rú guǒ téng de chāo guò wǔ fēn, huò zhě shì cì tòng, jiù tíng xià lai gào su wǒ.Some achiness is common. Pain above five (or this patient’s limit), or sharp pain: stop and tell me.
  7. 如果胸口疼、喘不上气,或者头晕,马上停下来,坐下。Rú guǒ xiōng kǒu téng, chuǎn bu shàng qì, huò zhě tóu yūn, mǎ shàng tíng xià lai, zuò xià.Chest pain, breathless or dizzy: stop and sit down.
  8. 在家练的时候胸口疼、胸闷,或者突然喘不上气,马上停下来,打911。Zài jiā liàn de shí hou xiōng kǒu téng, xiōng mèn, huò zhě tū rán chuǎn bu shàng qì, mǎ shàng tíng xià lai, dǎ jiǔ yāo yāo.At home, chest pain or tightness, or sudden breathlessness: stop and call 911.
  9. 下个星期我们加一点难度。Xià ge xīng qī wǒ men jiā yì diǎn nán dù.Next week we’ll make it a little harder.
  10. 您做一遍给我看看。Nín zuò yí biàn gěi wǒ kàn kan.Show me once.

What’s in Module 5

  1. Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: How Do You Train?
  2. Part 2 · The Words for ExerciseReading the PinyinSaying 做十下 vs. Charting 10次×3组Vocabulary · Flash CardsReps, Sets and Holds
  3. Part 3 · Coaching an ExerciseThe Exercise ScriptCoaching CuesKey PatternsHold and CountBreathing and SpeedBands, Weights and Balls
  4. Part 4 · Pain and SafetyThe Pain RulesStop SignsHarder or Easier
  5. Part 5 · Concerns & ReviewWhat Patients SayShow Me, Tell MePutting It Together
  6. Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
  7. Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 5 Knowledge Check
  8. Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 5 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 5 Wrap-Up · 下次见

Practice it properly

The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.

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